Does the cargo bay actually open?

Yes, the cargo bay opens up and holds equipment such as vehicles or research gear.

How many minifigures come with the Arctic Supply Plane?

Four minifigures are included, covering both the flight crew and a ground or research team.

Arctic

Arctic Supply Plane

The Arctic Supply Plane belongs to the City range's Arctic expedition sub-theme, packing a cargo aircraft and its equipment into 707 pieces. Four minifigures make up the crew and ground team, and 226 unique parts in black, grey and orange keep the level of detail high throughout.

Set number: 60196
Year: 2018
Pieces: 707
Minifigures: 4
Theme: Arctic
Different parts: 226

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 226

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (23)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Arctic Explorer, Hood, Printed Light Blue Goggles fig-0072144 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Expedition Leader fig-0072164 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Pilot, Dark Azure Helmet fig-0072185 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Dirt Bike Helmet, Snow Goggles fig-0072195 pieces × 1

Description

Propellers that actually turn

Both propellers rotate, and the landing gear is built to roll, so the finished plane can be pushed across a surface rather than sitting as a fixed static model. That functionality takes up part of the 707-piece build without forcing a trade-off in detail elsewhere on the fuselage. Dark bluish grey and light bluish grey form the main body, while black covers the undercarriage and smaller technical parts, giving the aircraft the look of a working transport rather than a passenger jet, right down to the wing panels.

A cargo bay built to be used

The plane's cargo bay opens up and holds Arctic equipment such as vehicles, crates or research gear, rather than serving as decoration alone. That focus on usable storage sets the model apart from display-only aircraft, since cargo can genuinely be loaded, moved and unloaded as part of play. Access to the bay runs through a large opening section built into the fuselage, keeping the loading process straightforward once the model is finished.

Why orange stands out

Orange runs across sections of the fuselage and equipment as a strong accent colour, echoing the real-world practice of painting Arctic vehicles and aircraft in high-visibility colours so they stand out against snow and ice. That choice isn't purely decorative, it reflects a genuine functional feature of polar equipment. Set against the grey tones of the body, the orange creates a clear contrast that keeps the aircraft easy to spot even from a distance.

A four-person expedition team

Four minifigures come with the set, splitting naturally into a flight crew and a ground-based research or supply team. That split fits the Arctic expedition theme, where both flying and ground work play a role in the wider scene. The parts list on this page covers every colour and quantity among the 226 unique parts, useful when tracking down specific grey or orange pieces for other projects.

FAQ

Does the cargo bay actually open?: Yes, the cargo bay opens up and holds equipment such as vehicles or research gear.
Why is orange such a prominent colour on this set?: Orange reflects the real practice of painting Arctic vehicles and aircraft in high-visibility colours so they stand out against snow.
How many minifigures come with the Arctic Supply Plane?: Four minifigures are included, covering both the flight crew and a ground or research team.